Does the Lakeshore West line run on weekends?

Yes. Lakeshore West is one of GO Transit’s two all-day, two-way lines and operates every day of the week, including weekends and most holidays.

Do all Lakeshore West trains go to Niagara Falls?

No. Most Lakeshore West trains terminate at Aldershot or West Harbour in Hamilton. Service to Niagara Falls runs on a limited schedule — primarily weekends and during the summer — and stops at Confederation and St. Catharines along the way.

What is the difference between Lakeshore West and Lakeshore East?

The two lines share Union Station and run in opposite directions along Lake Ontario. Lakeshore West goes west to Aldershot, Hamilton, and Niagara Falls; Lakeshore East goes east to Oshawa. Both run all-day two-way service every day.

Is there Wi-Fi on Lakeshore West GO trains?

No. GO Transit does not currently offer onboard Wi-Fi on any line, including Lakeshore West.

Where can I see live Lakeshore West departures?

Rail Six shows live departures for every Lakeshore West station. Tap any station in the list above, or open the home page and save your commute to get a personalised countdown on every visit.

GO rail line

Lakeshore West

Union Station to Aldershot, West Harbour, and Niagara Falls

Live status

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Trains: 0
On time: 100%
Alerts: 4

MAJOR DELAYS Lakeshore West - Track Issue

Details

Ongoing track conditions between Confederation GO and Niagara Falls GO (VIA Station) continue to require trains to operate at reduced speeds through the area. As a result, trips may experience delays of up to 30 minutes while crews work to resolve the issue. Customers are encouraged to allow extra travel time and check their trip before travelling
MAJOR DELAYS Service changes start Sept. 8

Details

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 8, we’re adjusting weekday and weekend train service across our network. Weekday midday and evening service to and from Niagara Falls will be adjusted.· The 13:02 and 19:59 trains departing Niagara Falls to Union Station will not run. · The 09:10 train departing Union Station to Niagara Falls will not run.· Please consider the following travel alternative: Take GO bus route 12 with connections to Lakeshore West at Burlington GO. On Saturday, Sept. 12, weekend service will return to 30-minute service between Aldershot GO and Union Station. See schedules.
DETOUR Route 18J - Hamilton Labour Day Parade

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Route 18J GO Bus customers: On Monday, September 7th, 2026, the City of Hamilton will be having their annual Labour Day Parade and there will be a road closure in effect. Four early morning GO bus trips to the West Harbour GO station will be modified to run only as far at the Hamilton GO Centre. Those trips are as follows:- Union Station Bus Terminal 06:40 - West Harbour GO 08:45- Union Station Bus Terminal 07:15 - West Harbour GO 09:20- Union Station Bus Terminal 07:45 - West Harbour GO 09:50- Union Station Bus Terminal 08:15 - West Harbour GO 10:05Any customers travelling to West Harbour GO will need to make alternate arrangements to get from Hamilton GO to West Harbour GO during this time

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Lakeshore West live map

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Stations on the Lakeshore West line

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When does the Lakeshore West line run?

Lakeshore West runs all day, seven days a week. Service is more frequent during weekday peak hours, with additional express trains that skip selected stops to shorten the Union-to-Aldershot trip. Off-peak and weekend service is less frequent but runs continuously from early morning until after midnight. Trains to and from Niagara Falls run on a limited schedule — typically weekends and during the summer season.

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Direction

Day

First 07:36 Last 23:41 37 trains

Lakeshore West schedule, Aldershot, To Union, Today. Rows are the hour; cells are minutes past the hour.
Hr	Minutes past the hour
07	36Union Station
08	05Union Station36Union Station
09	05Union Station36Union Station
10	05Union Station36Union Station
11	05Union Station36Union Station
12	05Union Station36Union Station
13	05Union Station27Union Station36Union Station
14	05Union Station36Union Station
15	05Union Station36Union Station
16	05Union Station36Union Station
17	05Union Station28Union Station36Union Station
18	05Union Station36Union Station
19	05Union Station36Union Station
20	05Union Station36Union Station
21	05Union Station27Union Station36Union Station
22	05Union Station36Union Station
23	05Union Station36Union Station41Union Station

About the Lakeshore West line

The Lakeshore West line runs between Union Station in downtown Toronto and the west end of the GO network, serving commuters along the lake from Exhibition through Mississauga, Oakville, and Burlington to Hamilton and — on select trips — St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. It is one of the two GO rail corridors with all-day, two-way service every day of the week. Most trains terminate at Aldershot or West Harbour; weekend and seasonal service continues to Niagara Falls. The full Union-to-West-Harbour run stops at twelve stations; the Niagara extension adds three more. Lakeshore West connects to the TTC subway at Union, GO bus at most intermediate stations, and Hamilton Street Railway at West Harbour. Use the station list below to jump to a live departure board, or save a commute on the home page for a personalised countdown.

Lakeshore West line FAQ

Does the Lakeshore West line run on weekends?: Yes. Lakeshore West is one of GO Transit’s two all-day, two-way lines and operates every day of the week, including weekends and most holidays.
Do all Lakeshore West trains go to Niagara Falls?: No. Most Lakeshore West trains terminate at Aldershot or West Harbour in Hamilton. Service to Niagara Falls runs on a limited schedule — primarily weekends and during the summer — and stops at Confederation and St. Catharines along the way.
What is the difference between Lakeshore West and Lakeshore East?: The two lines share Union Station and run in opposite directions along Lake Ontario. Lakeshore West goes west to Aldershot, Hamilton, and Niagara Falls; Lakeshore East goes east to Oshawa. Both run all-day two-way service every day.
Is there Wi-Fi on Lakeshore West GO trains?: No. GO Transit does not currently offer onboard Wi-Fi on any line, including Lakeshore West.
Where can I see live Lakeshore West departures?: Rail Six shows live departures for every Lakeshore West station. Tap any station in the list above, or open the home page and save your commute to get a personalised countdown on every visit.